A small plane with three people aboard landing on the New York State Thruway near Albany Friday, disrupting traffic in the area but leaving no one hurt, authorities say.
Two lanes were closed after the plane landed on the Thruway near exit 23 around 12:40 p.m. State Police say the pilot and two passengers were the only ones aboard. No injuries were reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the pilot reported an engine issue shortly before the emergency landing.
No other details were immediately available.
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🚨TRAFFIC ALERT: NYS Thruway northbound near Exit 23 in Albany, a small plane made a landing on the roadway. two lanes are currently closed. Minor injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/i6wZnidZYT
— NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) December 20, 2024
